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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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